All About Authors and Their Legal and Literary Oddities
Thompson Seton seeks wild animal lore in Canada while Schabelitz, Zurich publisher who died recently, did his correspondence on postal cards. Ivanhoff writes of Moscow students calling them dolts. Adler is praised for lectures at Carnegie Hall. Walter Kittredge, Reed's Ferry, NH, continues composing and collecting royalties from Tenting on the Old Camp Ground, once rejected by a Boston publisher, now selling over 100000 copies.
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Thompson-Seton
Canada
Herr Schabelitz
Zurich
Marme2duke Pickthai
Ivanhoff
University of Moscow
Felix Adler
Carnegie Hall
New York
Mr. Adler
Walter Kittredge
Reed’s Ferry
N. H
Manchester
Boston
Atone
Postum Cereal Heals Complexion and Health Claims
A woman credits Postum for clear rosy complexion and resolved digestive and heart issues after quitting coffee. She reports two years of good health and credits the switch to Postum, noting that a friend with similar indigestion prompted the trial. The testimonial cites Battle Creek Michigan and mentions The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Adjustable yard gate offers bidirectional swinging design
An 1890s farm editor describes an adjustable yard gate with hinges that allow swing in either direction. Posts a, b, and c support a latch notch system so the gate can block stock from the stable or swing open for a wagon. The device uses two 14 inch by 3 by 3% inch hardwood pieces and gate latching notches for versatile use.
Sugar Beet Experiments Field Report
John A. Fleming describes a sugar beet trial on level land with light east slope. The 15 ton per acre yield, irrigation, thinning, cultivation, and harvesting steps led to a net profit of 41 dollars per acre from a total expense of 27 dollars and receipts totaling 68 dollars.
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John A. Fleming
Mixed Farming Aids Self Sufficient Farms
A farmer who adopts mixed farming can grow crops and feed them on his own land. This practice reduces reliance on external inputs and preserves fertility by prioritizing crops that use less soil nutrients.
Poultry House Cleanliness Through Deep Floor Litter
J H Robinson advises farmers on poultry house litter using dry leaves or peat moss to absorb droppings and keep floors dry and odor free. He notes variations by locale and warns against neglect in cases of loose fowls while urging adaptable managment to avoid daily cleaning as a necessity.
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England
Rhode Island
Colony
J. Hf. Robinson
Dividing Henhouse Door for Year Round Ventilation
An illustrated poultry house door uses a lower nailed lath section to block the upper half when closed, while the upper half opens for ventilation. The design allows ventilation in warm days and full solid closure in winter, with sunlight, dry litter, and vermin control as key factors.
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A. D. Ortley
Buttons and Medallions Hold Sway in Fall Fashion
The Brooklyn Eagle notes fall trends feature an expanded range of buttons from large elegant pieces to tiny trim buttons. Hand painted silk buttons, filigree over gold or silver, and buttons with precious stones gain popularity along with lace medallions and new trimming patterns for bodices and gowns.
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Brooklyn Eagle
The Right Way to Cough
London Answers advises gentle coughing to protect lung tissue and extend life. Coughing loudly inflames the lungs and accelerates wear, so practice a soft cadence to minimize damage and gain longevity.
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London
Nickel Plate offers summer trips to East with stops at Niagara and Lake Chautauqua
Nickel Plate Road markets summer vacations with fast Chicago to New York and Boston routes. Three modern trains include dining and sleeping cars with day coaches. Advertises low fares, courteous service by uniformed porters, and Niagara Falls and Lake Chautauqua stopovers. Also promotes miscellaneous testimonial blurbs and quips from 1900 era sources.
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Niagara Falls
Lake Chautauqua
Chicago
Ft. Wayne
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Nickel Plate Road
New la Salle Street
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
Man Credits Kidney Pills For Long-Lasting Health
George W. Renoff of Philadelphia writes that five years ago back and kidney pain and swelling troubled him. He used Dean's Kidney Pills after doctors failed to help and saw his back grow strong and appetite return. He has remained healthy since stopping the pills four years ago. Signed testimonial.
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George W. Renoff
Northlith St
Philadelphia
Dean
Feaster- Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
Securing Runaway Swarms in Beekeeping Practices
A. I. Root of Ohio hires a rider to collect stray Italian bee swarms within a mile to keep stocks pure. The man uses pruning shears, a smoker, bee ve rs, gloves, and a burlap sack to trap and remove the bees, then places them in a hive.
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A. I. Root
Ohio
Escalloped Cabbage Recipe Note
A simple cabbage dish using milk to create a creamy base. The cooked cabbage is folded into a baking dish, topped with one pint of grated bread crumbs and a tablespoon of Parmesan, then baked thirty minutes and served hot.
Delicious Water Ice Orangeade with Grapes
A reader notes a method for making a frozen orangeade with twelve oranges and six lemons, sweetened slightly more than drinking strength to combat freezing. Water is added and a quart of grape juice completes the mix, yielding a vibrant color that enhances flavor.
Caring for a Stockhorse After Exercise
After hard work a horse sweats and warms, a cold draft chills the surface. The horse should be cooled gradually and then blanketed to prevent distress. Blanking while still hot may be harsh but aids safe recovery.
Breakfast Snowballs Recipe Summary
A short historical recipe describes beating four egg whites with sugar and salt, then folding in rich milk and baking powder. Add flour to form a soft batter and bake in small buttered cups as breakfast snowball treats.
Mint as National Flower Favored by Tennessee Free Press
The Hardsman of the Tennessee Free Press advocates selecting the mint as the national flower. The piece downplays botany but emphasizes local sentiment and a preference for the mint bloom.
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Hardeman
Tenn
Free Press
Poultry Quartering Tip for Dry Storage
A practical note advises keeping poultry quarters in a dry location to prevent spoilage. This guidance emphasizes proper storage conditions to preserve freshness and safety.
Stray Stories Weigh in On Ignorance and Happiness
A brief Stray Stories exchange questions whether ignorance is bliss as one character wonders about happiness. The quick dialogue implies a casual, reflective mood without a clear conclusion.
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